Next month, on November 1, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Seoul—a neutral stage for what could be one of the most consequential trade discussions in recent years. In classic Trump fashion, the President declared that a “deal is near” before even stepping foot in South Korea. This kind of pre-meeting bravado is hardly new; it’s the same playbook Trump used during the 2018–2020 tariff negotiations. By shaping the media narrative early,

Mexico’s Big Gamble: A 35% Tariff Sends Shockwaves Through Global Trade Mexico’s sudden move against Chinese imports signals a major shift in global supply chains—and a potential reckoning for small traders caught in the crossfire. Lead-in summary: Last week, Mexico stunned the international trade community by announcing a 35% tariff on goods imported from China —a bold protectionist move that could reshape North American supply chains. Beneath the headline, however, lies a m

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively shuts down the de minimis  exemption loophole on...